Vaccinations for babies

During their first year, babies will be called for routine vaccinations to help protect them against disease — making sure your children get their vaccinations protects them, your family and the wider community

You will be sent routine appointments for your child at eight weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks and 12 to 13 months. Some vaccinations require two or three doses to be fully effective. 

Please make sure you attend their appointments. It is never too late to catch up if you have missed one – please contact your GP surgery or health visitor for advice.

More details about the vaccinations your child needs at each appointment are available below. 
 

Changes to the routine vaccination schedule

Changes to the routine vaccination schedule for children in Wales were made on July 1 2025. These pages reflect the current schedule. 

Further changes will be made from January 1 2026. 

If you have any questions about the vaccines your child should receive, please see further information about these changes available from Public Health Wales, or speak to the practice nurse at your GP surgery or your health visitor.

8 weeks

12 weeks

16 weeks

12 to 13 months

Other vaccines

Each autumn, children aged six months to two years with a long-term health condition will be offered a seasonal flu vaccine at their GP surgery. This vaccine will help to protect more vulnerable children from flu and common infections linked to flu. If eligible, children aged six months to two years who have a weaker immune system as a result of a health condition or medical treatment may also be offered seasonal COVID-19 vaccines.

Please make sure you take up these invitations for your child or children to increase their protection against serious disease.